Company DescriptionFairness feels positive Make a real impact at AFCA.
Where fairness drives every decision.
Help us deliver world-class, independent complaints resolution for Australians.
As a not-for-profit and progressive financial ombudsman, we're championing positive change.
Achieving our purpose takes progressive thinking, accountability and resilience.
At AFCA, our inclusive leadership values every voice.
We offer our people flexible work options, thoughtful benefits and opportunities to deepen expertise.
Flourish in a diverse, caring culture.
Feel the difference of belonging to an organisation intentionally designed to put people first.
Job DescriptionFull‐time or Part‐time | Flexible work options availableAt AFCA, fairness is at the heart of everything we do and that extends to how we care for our people.
We're looking for an experienced and values‐led Health, Safety & Wellbeing Advisor to play a pivotal role in supporting the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees across the organisation.Reporting to the Senior Health, Safety & Wellbeing Advisor, this role offers the opportunity to influence, coach and partner with leaders while contributing to a mature, sustainable and people‐centred safety culture.
We're open to full‐time or part‐time (4 days a week) arrangements, offering flexibility to suit your lifestyle.The opportunityYou'll provide practical, best‐practice health and safety advice to leaders and employees, supporting incident and risk management, injury management and return‐to‐work programs.
Working closely with People Leaders, People Partners and specialist stakeholders, you'll help embed early intervention, shared responsibility and continual improvement across AFCA.This is a highly collaborative role, ideal for someone who enjoys influencing,



problem‐solving and making a genuine difference to people's working lives.What you'll be responsible forProviding expert advice and guidance on health, safety and wellbeing matters to leaders and employeesLeading risk management activities, including hazard identification, risk assessments, control implementation and workplace inspections/auditsManaging incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions and lessons learnedSupporting injury management and return‐to‐work, including WorkCover case management and sustainable RTW outcomesPartnering with People Partners and leaders on reasonable adjustment requestsDeveloping and maintaining HSW policies, procedures, fact sheets and education campaignsPromoting a culture of early intervention, prevention and leading practiceCoaching and influencing leaders to meet compliance while fostering interdependent safety behavioursCoordinating HSW data, systems, reporting and insights to support informed decision‐makingContributing to the ongoing development and continuous improvement of AFCA's HSW approach and strategyQualificationsWhat you'll bringEssentialTertiary qualification in Health, Safety & Wellbeing (or related discipline) with solid to extensive HSW experienceStrong working knowledge of HSW legislation, including national and state‐based frameworksProven experience managing workers' compensation and injury management casesExperience conducting risk assessments, incident investigations, audits and inspectionsExcellent interpersonal,



verbal and written communication skillsStrong attention to detail with the ability to prioritise and manage competing deadlinesA proactive, adaptable and mature approach, with the ability to work both autonomously and collaborativelyDesirableExperience in the financial services or legal sectorDiploma qualification in Work Health and SafetyApproved RTW Coordinator / RTW Administrator (or working towards accreditation)Experience working within regulated, professional or complex environmentsAdditional InformationWhat's on offerBOSS Best Places to Work **** –credited for its culture, engagement and versatile working arrangements.
Most Inclusive Workplace **** – Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards.
Employer of Choice Public Sector and NFP – Australian HR Awards **** Bronze AWEI Accreditation **** – Recognised for LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion.
Accredited Family Friendly Workplace – Supporting work-life balance and inclusivity.
Hybrid working – Flexible arrangements with state-of-the-art offices designed for collaboration and wellbeing.
Inclusive leave options – Flexible public holidays, 20 weeks paid parental leave, gender affirmation leave, women's health leave, and paid time off over Christmas.
Financial benefits – Not-for-profit salary packaging to boost take-home pay.
Locations – A team of over 1,500 dedicated professionals based in modern Melbourne and Sydney CBD offices.
To applyIf you're passionate about fairness and believe your skills align with this role, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every single criterion.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
If you require any accessibility support during the recruitment process, please reach out to our team at (email protected).
AFCA is a **** Circle Back Initiative Employer - we are committed to responding to every applicant.

📌 Health And Safety Wellbeing Advisor (Melbourne)
🏢 Afca
📍 Melbourne